Phones already have this. Your PC’s already have this. Being installed in a Ford shouldn’t raise alarms. I mean…who buys a Ford nowadays? Severely misinformed people about the quality of vehicles that’s who, lol.
Consider this. If the feds impound your car they could access this info. Maybe they want your movements, maybe they want to use whatever smart tech in the Ford to open some doors in your house. If you don't have a garage but do have a smart lock they could use that. They could also turn off/on lights before a raid. Maybe they will even be able to access the device remotely (like a smart meter)...
They may not simply be able to use your phone if they can't get into it, but tech in a car could have the same functions - likely without strong encryption. It will also be a boon for burglars.
I feel the opposite. Fords used to be good. My Dad has always been a Ford man. For 50+years. He’s only recently thinking of switching to Toyota. Ford use to have metal bolts. They use plastic a lot today. Bumpers falling off. My dad went through that personally. Was shameful. And not just Ford. Chevy, GMC, Dodge. Ain’t worth much nowadays.
Toyota of the past few years is a no go by all accounts. Personally I'm sticking with my 2001 Tacoma and 1995 Hiace until I run them into the ground. Then I'll look for a 3d gen 4runner or something else at least 15 years old.
About right. A lot of everything these past few years has been taking a nosedive. I mean I know everything break down eventually. But those older Toyota’s and even older Nissan's were ironclad.
I have a 2018 with 183k, runs like a top. But the mere suggestion of this won't have me buying another. I like the Tacoma, well built and not a unionized company. I'd buy American if the commies didn't have unions building everything. I'm finished with that crap.
Source? Just because this woman spouts it, doesn’t make it true. Although I would not put it past Ford and the government having a deal to either get loans or governmental contracts.
All new Fords already have listening devices and have had them for almost a decade at this point. Since about 2015-2016 at minimum. If it has any sort Blue Tooth control. That you can use to control any connected devices like phones. Your car is by extension able to listen to you and record conversations.
It is already there if you have satellite communication in your vehicle. OnStar and such can listen to anything you say. Just like your cell phone and your Smart TVs.
Every single modern car already has a "listening device" aslso known as a Microphone. This became a standard feature back when "hands free" was pushed down every ones necks.
Its original purpose was to allow drivers to manipulate functions of the vehicle with their voice. (ie Change radio station, Reply to a text or phone call, Dictate navigation instructions to navigation, etc)
In some vehicles this was a button press on the steering wheel, eventually it was just always on when the likes of OnStar and other vehicle monitoring services came out.
As most have already said this is not likely to spy on you, your cell phone does that exceptionally well already. I haven't had time to look over this "new" patent but I imagine if anything it is probably a new location in the vehicle for the microphone rather than a new conceptual ideal of voice recording.
Shit don't get me started on Harbor Freight, during my time there Corporate was breathing down everyones neck to gather as much personal information as they could from customers.
Last I remember, 80% name "capture" and email "capture" was demanded, no ifs and or buts.
Things have ALREADY been happening in this direction. Your new vehicles with its new tires likely have tiny antennas built into the valve stems for remote tracking. Remember the recent bloated law that included infrastructure provisions for tracking and taxing drivers based on per mile usage? They're going to start on that sooner than you think.
New cars have a feature that amplifies the voice the driver so that passengers in the back can better hear. Also, the driver can speak commands to the car in the same way people talk to Alexa. So, I assume everything said in our newer cars is stored in some computer somewhere ...ready to be searched by AI.
Phones already have this. Your PC’s already have this. Being installed in a Ford shouldn’t raise alarms. I mean…who buys a Ford nowadays? Severely misinformed people about the quality of vehicles that’s who, lol.
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Consider this. If the feds impound your car they could access this info. Maybe they want your movements, maybe they want to use whatever smart tech in the Ford to open some doors in your house. If you don't have a garage but do have a smart lock they could use that. They could also turn off/on lights before a raid. Maybe they will even be able to access the device remotely (like a smart meter)...
They may not simply be able to use your phone if they can't get into it, but tech in a car could have the same functions - likely without strong encryption. It will also be a boon for burglars.
Fords used to suck.. Outside of a Saturn, I’ve only owned Fords.
I feel the opposite. Fords used to be good. My Dad has always been a Ford man. For 50+years. He’s only recently thinking of switching to Toyota. Ford use to have metal bolts. They use plastic a lot today. Bumpers falling off. My dad went through that personally. Was shameful. And not just Ford. Chevy, GMC, Dodge. Ain’t worth much nowadays.
Toyota of the past few years is a no go by all accounts. Personally I'm sticking with my 2001 Tacoma and 1995 Hiace until I run them into the ground. Then I'll look for a 3d gen 4runner or something else at least 15 years old.
About right. A lot of everything these past few years has been taking a nosedive. I mean I know everything break down eventually. But those older Toyota’s and even older Nissan's were ironclad.
I'm very happy with my Roush mustang.
It's only half ford I guess.
I have a 2018 with 183k, runs like a top. But the mere suggestion of this won't have me buying another. I like the Tacoma, well built and not a unionized company. I'd buy American if the commies didn't have unions building everything. I'm finished with that crap.
Source? Just because this woman spouts it, doesn’t make it true. Although I would not put it past Ford and the government having a deal to either get loans or governmental contracts.
It's certainly "truthy". OnStar already creeps on anyone dumb enough to own a car with OnStar.
They're probably putting in an Alexa or Google device, or creating a sort of a competitor device but made for cars.
I don't think Ford cares to listen, but they want that money from the govt, insurance agencies, law enforcement, and nosey states like CA.
Came here to say, “wants to?” Pfft! As if you aren’t already being listened to.
I find it comforting.
My wife wont listen to me. At least big brother does. 😂🤣
You think people don’t travel with their SMART phones, which can’t do the same thing?
This is probably more disclosure.
Very true. Phones and smart t.v.s listen in, as well as track you.
Ford can drive their dei rainbow vehicles up their asses... They're still boycotted
All new Fords already have listening devices and have had them for almost a decade at this point. Since about 2015-2016 at minimum. If it has any sort Blue Tooth control. That you can use to control any connected devices like phones. Your car is by extension able to listen to you and record conversations.
Well, since I will never buy an American-made vehicle again, this is moot for me.
My dream car is a 1970 - 1972 Chevy C-10 V-8/ manual…
It is already there if you have satellite communication in your vehicle. OnStar and such can listen to anything you say. Just like your cell phone and your Smart TVs.
Every single modern car already has a "listening device" aslso known as a Microphone. This became a standard feature back when "hands free" was pushed down every ones necks.
Its original purpose was to allow drivers to manipulate functions of the vehicle with their voice. (ie Change radio station, Reply to a text or phone call, Dictate navigation instructions to navigation, etc)
In some vehicles this was a button press on the steering wheel, eventually it was just always on when the likes of OnStar and other vehicle monitoring services came out.
As most have already said this is not likely to spy on you, your cell phone does that exceptionally well already. I haven't had time to look over this "new" patent but I imagine if anything it is probably a new location in the vehicle for the microphone rather than a new conceptual ideal of voice recording.
True, I've tape over the two.my truck has.
Everything after 08 is poisoned due to the cars act not only did they crush old cars they forced “environmental” downgrades on all new vehicles
This was in the news a few months ago. Ford stated it was for Ford police cruisers only. I don't know if that is true or not.
What is a "safe" year vehicle to buy to avoid surveillance?
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In other news, Harbor Freight has a sale on wire cutters - film at 11.
See also: videos on how to disconnect the OnStar module and antenna in your vehicle.
Shit don't get me started on Harbor Freight, during my time there Corporate was breathing down everyones neck to gather as much personal information as they could from customers.
Last I remember, 80% name "capture" and email "capture" was demanded, no ifs and or buts.
Just play 'Classical Music' That will drive those Techno blue hairs crazy.😂🤣
Hope they hear this. My next truck won't be a Ford like i have now. Screw them.
is not the same as installing the device.
It's a bad idea, I doubt it's patentable, it doesn't improve Ford's marketability, it's a violation of civil rights.
But, it's not a directive to install anything.
They want to be like Microsoft. Amazon, Google and Apple then?
Ford's digital assistant better be named Henry.
No, no, no.
Things have ALREADY been happening in this direction. Your new vehicles with its new tires likely have tiny antennas built into the valve stems for remote tracking. Remember the recent bloated law that included infrastructure provisions for tracking and taxing drivers based on per mile usage? They're going to start on that sooner than you think.
GM already did it.. onstar
New cars have a feature that amplifies the voice the driver so that passengers in the back can better hear. Also, the driver can speak commands to the car in the same way people talk to Alexa. So, I assume everything said in our newer cars is stored in some computer somewhere ...ready to be searched by AI.